Q: What if the person who hit me does not have car insurance? A: If you were injured in a vehicle accident caused by someone who either has no insurance at all or has insufficient coverage, your own policy's uninsured motorist provision will apply. However, many motorists' policies do not include uninsured motorist coverage. You should examine your policy and consider purchasing this inexpensive extra coverage. Otherwise, you can file a lawsuit against the person who caused your injuries to recover your expenses. Q: I was in an accident. What should I do? A: If you have been in a vehicle accident, you will want to take certain steps and gather information. If you or anyone else involved in the accident may be injured, call for emergency medical assistance. If you suspect that a traffic violation was committed, or a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, call the police. Obtain information about the other people involved in the accident, including their name, address, driver's license numbers, and insurance information. If a driver is not the owner of the vehicle, you will also need to obtain the name of the owner, their contact information, and insurance information. If there were any eyewitnesses to the accident, it is important to obtain their contact information as well to determine what occurred and who was at fault. If possible, it can also be helpful to record information about the accident scene, including photographs of the position of the cars and any information about weather and lighting conditions. Photographs documenting the damage to the vehicles and any injuries to you or your passengers can also be helpful. Contact your insurance carrier and notify them of the accident. Finally, we encourage you to only discuss your case with your attorney. Other attorneys or parties might approach you or request to talk to you about what happened, but you have the right to refuse to speak to anyone except your attorney. Your statements could be taken out of context and may harm your case. Q: How much is my case worth? A: This is one of the most common questions we receive; however, it is also one of the most difficult to answer. Without knowing the facts of your particular case, it is impossible to say how much it might be worth, or if you even have a case at all. When we meet initially to discuss your case, Mr. Blank will evaluate what happened to you. He can then determine whether you have a good case, what your case might be worth, and how long it might take to resolve. Q: I treated my injury own my own; do I still have a case? A: It is common for people to try to settle their case or treat their injury on their own and then come in to our office later. However, the longer you wait to seek legal representation regarding any potential case you may have, the harder it becomes to gain the maximum recovery to which you might be entitled. Nevada law does allow two years for a personal injury or wrongful death incident in which you can file suit; however, the longer you wait, the more your case can start to lose value. It is important that you consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss the potential case you might have. |
